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2 Kings 25:2

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Berean Standard Bible

And the city was kept under siege until King Zedekiah’s eleventh year.

American Standard Version (1901)

So the city was besieged unto the eleventh year of king Zedekiah.

Bible in Basic English

And the town was shut in by their forces till the eleventh year of King Zedekiah.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And the city was shut up and besieged till the eleventh year of king Sedecias,

Free Bible Version

The city remained under siege until the eleventh year of King Zedekiah.

Geneva Bible 1599

So the citie was besieged vnto the eleueth yeere of King Zedekiah.

King James (Authorized) Version

And the city was besieged unto the eleventh year of king Zedekiah.

Translation for Translators

They did that for two years.

Unlocked Literal Bible

So the city was besieged until the eleventh year of King Zedekiah's reign.

Noah Webster Bible

And the city was besieged to the eleventh year of king Zedekiah.

World English Bible

So the city was besieged until the eleventh year of King Zedekiah.

Young's Literal Translation

And the city entereth into siege till the eleventh year of king Zedekiah,

Context

Nebuchadnezzar Besieges Jerusalem

¹So in the ninth year of Zedekiah’s reign, on the tenth day of the tenth month, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon marched against Jerusalem with his entire army. They encamped outside the city and built a siege wall all around it.²And the city was kept under siege until King Zedekiah’s eleventh year.

Summary

This verse describes the fall of Jerusalem to the Babylonian army led by King Nebuchadnezzar. It signifies the fulfillment of God's judgment upon Judah for their persistent disobedience and idolatry. The siege and capture of the city resulted in the destruction of the temple and the exile of many Israelites to Babylon. It serves as a sobering reminder of the consequences of turning away from God and the importance of remaining faithful to His commands.

Commentary

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

And the city was besieged, etc. - Nebuchadnezzar, having routed the Egyptian army, returned to Jerusalem, and besieged it so closely that, being reduced by famine, and a breach made in the wall, the Chaldeans entered it on the ninth day of the fourth month, (Wednesday, July 27), Zedekiah and many others endeavoring to make their escape by night.

2 Kings 25:2

Nebuchadnezzar Besieges Jerusalem

¹So in the ninth year of Zedekiah’s reign, on the tenth day of the tenth month, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon marched against Jerusalem with his entire army. They encamped outside the city and built a siege wall all around it.²And the city was kept under siege until King Zedekiah’s eleventh year.

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Berean Standard Bible

And the city was kept under siege until King Zedekiah’s eleventh year.

American Standard Version (1901)

So the city was besieged unto the eleventh year of king Zedekiah.

Bible in Basic English

And the town was shut in by their forces till the eleventh year of King Zedekiah.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And the city was shut up and besieged till the eleventh year of king Sedecias,

Free Bible Version

The city remained under siege until the eleventh year of King Zedekiah.

Geneva Bible 1599

So the citie was besieged vnto the eleueth yeere of King Zedekiah.

King James (Authorized) Version

And the city was besieged unto the eleventh year of king Zedekiah.

Translation for Translators

They did that for two years.

Unlocked Literal Bible

So the city was besieged until the eleventh year of King Zedekiah's reign.

Noah Webster Bible

And the city was besieged to the eleventh year of king Zedekiah.

World English Bible

So the city was besieged until the eleventh year of King Zedekiah.

Young's Literal Translation

And the city entereth into siege till the eleventh year of king Zedekiah,